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Old 05-17-2008, 01:56 PM
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I played this bass at Kagen and Gaines a few years ago. It's pretty darn big!

Measurements:
String Length: 45"
Belly Length: 47"
Rib Depth: 7"
Upper Bout: 21 5/8"
Center Bout: 14½"
Bottom Bout: 28"
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Definitely for the long & tall player! Never heard of that maker but I love the shoulders. Do you think the ribs are inletted to the neck?

The shoulders remind me a bit of the Bohmann. Thanks for the cool pics. I'm putting those in my slide show screen saver.
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